First Eucharist

The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian Life” and provides a genuine encounter with Jesus Christ which helps faithful people grow in relationship with Christ.

There are many opportunities to participate in this greatest mystery of our faith at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish.  The Faithful may receive Eucharist daily at any of our scheduled Masses, funeral Masses, and special occasion Masses.

In addition, the Eucharist is reserved in the Tabernacle and is available for private prayer at scheduled times.

First Eucharist
The Eucharist is one of the Sacraments of Intiation into the Catholic faith, and Catholics believe that Jesus Christ is truly and miraculously present in the Eucharist. For this reason, preparation is necessary before receiving Eucharist for the first time.

If your child is scheduled to receive his or her First Eucharist this school year, please download, complete and return the Registration and Retreat Permission form to the Faith Formation Office or scan/email to mnelson@mountcarmelpgh.org.

• First Eucharist 2021-2022 Calendar
• First Eucharist Registration Form
• First Eucharist Retreat Permission Form
• FORMED Meeting Handout
• Last-Minute First Eucharist Procedure

 

Also, please include a baptismal certificate with the registration above. If you have already registered, please us the links below to select the date of your child's Sacrament of First Eucharist and sign up for the 2022 First Eucharist Retreat.
 

• Register for First Eucharist 2022 HERE.
• Register for First Eucharist 2022 Retreat HERE.

Questions? Contact Maggie Nelson at mnelson@mountcarmelpgh.org.